boko haram

November 21, 2014

Perry Brimah: Help! President Jonathan protects #BokoHaram terrorists from us

by Perry Brimah Our president on the 9th of March, 2011, announced that he knew the sponsors of Boko Haram terror. It is over three years later; he leaves them free and federally financed to continue to sponsor our deaths. For his five years in office and the same five years of terror, not a single... Read More

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November 20, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: This is Emir Sanusi’s strategy to defeating #BokoHaram

by Olusegun Adeniyi While he was delighted to see me, the first time we would be meeting since he ascended the throne of his forefathers in June this year, it was also evident that he looked somehow troubled and I did not have to wait for long to know what the problem was. With the... Read More

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November 20, 2014

@Toksero: #BokoHaram – Need for review of military expenditure and strategy (Y! FrontPage)

by Toks Ero Pertinent questions must be asked concerning the Nigerian federal government’s and the military’s handling of the Boko Haram insurgency. From inception of incidences of bomb blasts to outright seizing of territories, Boko Haram is defiling the Nigerian government/military and violating Nigerians. No meaningful growth and development can be recorded by any nation... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Nigerian troops recapture 3 communities in Adamawa (See Photos)

by Isi Esene The Nigerian military combating terrorism in the North east have reportedly taken full control of three communities in Adamawa State. According to the website of the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, the troops have fully recaptured Gombi, Pelia and Hong communities in the state from insurgents. The communities are among the areas taken over... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Senate refuses to extend emergency rule in #BokoHaram affected areas

by Isi Esene The request made by President Goodluck Jonathan for an extension in the emergency rule imposed on three states of the federation – Adamawa, Borno and Yobe – has been declined by the Senate. The State of Emergency was months ago imposed on the said states to bring the violent insurgency under control. The... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Photo of the day: Vote Buhari and Shekau for National security

by Temitope Onitiju The folks at the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress would definitely find nothing funny about this photo. We happened to stumble on a campaign poster featuring presidential aspirant of the APC, Muhammadu Buhari and leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau – as running mates for the Presidency. It had the caption:... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Defence Headquarters claims recapture of #Adamawa towns from #BokoHaram

by Kolapo Olapoju After the terrorists of Islamic sect, Boko Haram, captured Gombi, Hong, and Pelia, in Adamawa, the Nigerian Army has announced that it has reclaimed the three communities. Gombi, Pelia and Hong, were on Thursday, 13 November seized by the insurgents of Boko Haram, after an attack. The Defence Headquarters disseminated the information via... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Northern Senators kick against extension of emergency rule

by Laila Ibrahim The Senate on Tuesday suspended the consideration Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s letter requesting the extension of a state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Shortly after the introduction of the motion by the Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egbe, the mood among a section of the senate changed. Some of the senators were... Read More

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November 18, 2014

Pres. Jonathan meets Mark, Ihedioha at the Villa

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met the Senate President, David Mark and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It is not clear what the subject of discussion was as all the participants refused to speak to the press on the topic of discussions... Read More

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November 18, 2014

South-South group accuse Northern politicians of sponsoring #BokoHaram

by Azubuike Azikiwe A group, ‘The South-South Consolidated Forum’ has accused the elites of the north of sponsoring Boko Haram insurgency to frustrate the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. According to the forum, the recent increase in insurgency in some northern states was orchestrated by power-hungry politicians from northern Nigeria. The group released a... Read More

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November 17, 2014

Ahanonu Kingsley: The many lies my president declared

by Ahanonu Kingsley …And ignorant of this, my president did not deem it courteous enough to hide these lies, but reeled them out in unbroken flow that insulted the sensitivities of discerning and humane Nigerians. On the 11th of November, 2011, I watched like many other keen observers as my president, Goodluck Jonathan made the long-awaited declaration... Read More

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November 16, 2014

CAN directs churches to collect special offering for victims of insurgency

by Temitope Onitiju To alleviate the plight of people affected by the terror attacks of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a day to raise money for affected Nigerians in the northeast. CAN has directed all churches across Nigeria to collect a special offering on... Read More

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November 16, 2014

We have swept Boko Haram out of Chibok – Military

by James Sambo According to reports, Nigerian soldiers are said to have taken back Chibok town in Borno after it which was captured by the Boko Haram insurgents on Friday, November. Reports say that soldiers of the 7 Division Nigeria army had on Saturday, November 15, swooped in and retrieved the seized community from the insurgents, after... Read More

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November 16, 2014

Terrorism: Step aside soldiers, Borno residents prefer local vigilantes

by James Sambo Borno residents have urged their state government to employ the services of local hunters and vigilantes in recovering towns and villages captured by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Unconfirmed reports have it that local vigilantes in Adamawa have successfully taken back Mubi and Mahia towns from the insurgents, hence, the agitation of Borno residents for the use... Read More

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November 15, 2014

Jonathan reveals plans to dislodge Boko Haram insurgents

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his commitment to regain control of areas in the Nigeria’s North-east taken over by insurgents groups. Jonathan disclosed this today in Maiduguri, Borno State, at the launch of the Presidential Initiative for the North-East (PINE). The President who was represented by Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for... Read More

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November 15, 2014

@TundeLeye: For not selling arms to Nigeria, the Americans are hypocrites

by Tunde Leye I’m one who hates to be in a position where I am at the mercy of anyone to provide me anything. I cherish my independence and try as much as is within my power to be self sufficient, or at least have as many options as possible in order to ensure I... Read More

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November 15, 2014

Brace-up and declare total war on #BokoHaram – ACF tells Federal government

by James Sambo The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has urged the Federal Government to declare a total war on the terrorist Boko Haram sect. According to the ACF, the Federal Government should consider recalling trained and retired members of the armed forces and other security agencies to carry out the war against the terrorists. Following an emergency meeting held on... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Update: 6 people confirmed dead in Kano explosion

by Isi Esene A suicide bomber reportedly detonated a bomb close to a petrol filling station and a security check point in the ancient city of Kano on Friday evening. Eyewitnesses say the attacked took the lives of several people but the police have put the number of casualties at eleven – six dead and... Read More

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November 14, 2014

#BokoHaram capture Chibok town

by James Sambo Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has captured Chibok community in Borno state, the town where it kidnapped over 200 Secondary school girls in April 2014. Reports say that the militants killed several villagers, while other residents escaped through bush parts and headed to Damboa after Nigerian troops fled the village. According to... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Christians are the major target of #BokoHaram attacks – Archbishop Kaigama

by Panshak Ibrahim Speaking to journalists after a closed door meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan, the Archbishop of Jos, Ignatius Kaigama lamented the security situation in the country, saying that the Boko Haram insurgents are targeting mostly Christians in their attacks. Kaigama bemoaned the incessant attacks on communities, predominantly Christians, noting that part of... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Like Mahia, Mubi vigilantes chase out #BokoHaram insurgents

by James Sambo Local Vigilantes in Adamawa State have reportedly chased out Boko Haram militants out of Mubi, nearly two weeks after the town was overrun by the insurgents. The state governor, Governor Bala Ngilari, reportedly made the disclosure on Thursday, 13 November, revealing that the insurgents were driven out through a joint effort of... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Drama in the Senate, as Army Chief refuses to speak on #BokoHaram over press presence

by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, 13 November, a drama of sorts ensued as members of the Senate Committee on Defence questioned the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, over the increasing spate of insurgency in the North-East. When queried by the Senate committee about the the rising insurgency and the alleged ‘ceasefire’ arrangement, the Army... Read More

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November 14, 2014

After losing Mahia and Mubi, #BokoHaram capture Hong and Gombi

by Panshak Ibrahim Following their defeat by local vigilantes and subsequent ouster from Mahia and Mubi towns, the insurgents of Boko Haram have reportedly captured two other towns, Hong and Gombi, in Adamawa. On Thursday, 13 November, Boko Haram terrorists invaded and raided Hong and Gombi, towns which are 100 kilometres from the state capital, in Yola.... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Litany of confusion: This is how @elrufai sees Nigeria (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile FCT Minister, Nasir El-Rufai has shared a cartoon, with captions depicting how he views Nigeria. He titled the cartoon, ‘Litany of confusion’. El-Rufai’s photo had captions, which chronicled the order of events and setbacks suffered by the Federal government since the Chibok girls were abducted. He posted the cartoon art... Read More

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November 13, 2014

N4.3 billion! Boko Haram is the 10th richest terrorist group in the world

by Damilola Jagun According to a Forbes Israel report, “to finance their operations, terrorist groups often end up operating as criminal organisations, by taking up activities such as drug trafficking, robberies and extortion, raising money through charities, donations and, in some cases, government agencies.” The publication’s report also contained the ten richest terrorist groups in... Read More

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November 13, 2014

#BokoHaram is fighting and Nigeria is not responding – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has chastised Nigerian political leaders for the unabated reign of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The human rights activist also accused the leaders of promoting religion to divide the country. Falana made the comments on Wednesday, 12 November, at the 7th edition of Emeritus Prof.... Read More

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November 13, 2014

@Toksero : Nigeria is already in an undeclared state of emergency

by Toks Ero Only a few will disagree that Nigeria deserves a country and sector wide national declaration of state of emergency. Nigeria being a developing country is an emergency situation; especially being the most populous black nation in a world where other races are considered superior not just because of skin color but because... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Revealed: How the Nigerian Military recruited cowards to fight #BokoHaram

by Anike Jacobs A new report has surfaced online detailing how ‘unqualified soldiers with the heart of kids’ were recruited to fight the deadly islamic sect, Boko Haram. Boko Haram has seized many towns and communities in recent months, sacking security facilities and many times the Nigerian soldiers on the battle ground end up fleeing, ... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Kontagora bombing may have claimed 10 lives

by James Sambo The casualty figure in the suicide bomb attack which took place today at the Federal College of Education in Kontagora, Niger state continues to be a subject of confusion. Contrary to eyewitness reports indicating that about 10 people lost their lives in the attack, police spokesman, Ibrahim Gambari said that only the bomber... Read More

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November 12, 2014

Niger state governor blames military for #BokoHaram terror reign

by Panshak Ibrahim Governor of Niger State, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu says Nigeria would not have be in the present situation, where Boko Haram insurgents carry out terror attacks occassionally, if they had been immediately tackled about 14 years ago in 1990, by the then military administration. Aliyu made the comments at a forum organised by the... Read More

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